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Dec 29, 2012, 7:03 AM

GeekWire New Year’s Special: Highs, lows and key tech trends to watch in 2013

This week’s GeekWire radio show and podcast is a special New Year’s edition — looking back at the highs and… Read More

Dec 28, 2012, 9:46 AM

Barnes & Noble’s Nook adds Pearson as investor, warns of weak holiday sales

Barnes & Noble’s Nook Media e-reading and tablet subsidiary this morning announced a new investor, the Pearson education and publishing company, and… Read More

Dec 27, 2012, 4:51 PM

How the ‘Internet of Things’ helped one parent keep Christmas gifts under wraps

Attention parents: File this one away as advice for next year. Microsoft’s Steve Clayton positioned a Twine sensor under the tree prior to… Read More

Dec 27, 2012, 10:28 AM

Windows Phone adds 75,000 apps and games in 2012

Microsoft’s Windows Phone more than doubled the size of its app catalog in 2012, adding more than 75,000 new apps… Read More

Dec 26, 2012, 11:48 AM

Looking for a job at Google? Better know Microsoft Office

Google’s momentum vs. Microsoft Office is in the news today: The New York Times reports that Google has scored “an impressive string… Read More

Dec 26, 2012, 9:07 AM

Mark Cuban: Nokia’s Windows Phone ‘crushes’ iPhone 5

High-profile investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban gave Microsoft and Nokia a nice little holiday gift in the form of a… Read More

Dec 26, 2012, 8:17 AM

Microsoft announces its first six retail stores of 2013

With the holiday shopping season wrapped up, Microsoft this morning announced six locations in the U.S. where the company plans… Read More

Dec 25, 2012, 8:07 AM

Is that a Surface under the tree? 6 tips for new Microsoft tablet owners

Congratulations! Someone loved you enough to give you the gift of a Microsoft Surface with Windows RT. I’m imagining you… Read More

Dec 24, 2012, 11:53 AM

Microsoft brings first game with Xbox Live achievements to iOS with Wordament

While rumors continue to swirl about Microsoft Office coming to iOS devices, another Windows product just entered into Apple land.… Read More

Dec 24, 2012, 10:31 AM

Microsoft strategy chief Mundie shifts to advisory role, will retire in 2014

Microsoft this morning confirmed a change of role for Craig Mundie, the longtime Microsoft executive who oversaw the company’s research… Read More

Dec 22, 2012, 11:43 PM

Microsoft patents long-distance virtual handshakes, hugs

It can be tough to stay connected over long distances. Yes, there’s phone calls, texting, Facebook, Twitter, IM, video chatting… Read More

Dec 21, 2012, 2:33 PM

How the Grinch stole Windows 8: Missing discount points to larger challenge for Microsoft

Parents who want the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in app form for their kids this holiday… Read More

Dec 21, 2012, 10:13 AM

Microsoft using 11-year-old salespeople to tout Windows 8

Windows 8 is so easy even kids can use it. At least that’s the message Microsoft wants to get across… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 3:03 PM

From Apple Maps to Oprah’s iPad: The 10 biggest tech debacles of 2012

Ah, the holiday season. A great time to sit back and reflect on some of the most memorable moments of… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 11:09 AM

Former Windows chief Sinofsky to teach at Harvard

Steven Sinofsky, the former Microsoft Windows chief, will return to Harvard Business School as an “executive in residence” this spring,… Read More

Dec 19, 2012, 10:01 AM

Inspired reading: Bill Gates lists the top ten books of 2012 that made him think

Bill Gates is a well-read guy, and it’s been that way for a while. He would check out books from… Read More

Dec 18, 2012, 2:11 PM

Microsoft Kinect helping soldiers with physical therapy

There are lots of applications for Microsoft’s Kinect. Some let you dance your pants off, while others can improve your… Read More

Dec 18, 2012, 10:13 AM

Xbox Live adds AOL, Vimeo short-form video apps

In yet another example of the Xbox 360 turning into an entertainment hub, Xbox Live today added content from video… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 3:24 PM

AOL marks $1.056B patent sale to Microsoft with $1,056 holiday bonus for employees

Patent sales typically have little to do with the average employee, negotiated and transacted by hordes of lawyers. But now… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 3:09 PM

Gmail dropping ActiveSync support for new devices — Microsoft ‘very surprised’

The news over the weekend that Google’s Gmail service will be ending support for Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync protocol is a… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 12:34 PM

Xbox introduces SportsPicks app, new SmartGlass experience for ESPN, NBA

For sports fans, the Xbox was once just a device for scoring touchdowns on Madden or making birdies with Tiger… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 9:35 AM

Dell exec to Steve Ballmer: Please rename Windows RT

At least one person wasn’t happy with the way Microsoft was naming its new ARM tablet operating system. Dell vice-chairman… Read More

Dec 17, 2012, 9:01 AM

Windows 8 is a hit with this enterprise app developer

Extended Results Inc., a business-intelligence technology company just down the road from Microsoft, says it has seen more than 2,500… Read More

Dec 14, 2012, 9:01 AM

New Windows chief: ‘Not a whole lot’ changes with new Windows leadership

What will change about Microsoft’s Windows leadership following the departure of Steven Sinofsky as Windows president? “Not a whole lot,”… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 1:02 PM

Christmas in Redmond: Microsoft employees finally get their Surfaces

Christmas came a little early for all the Microsofties out there. As we first reported back in September, all full-time,… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 12:28 PM

Goodbye, Live Mesh: Microsoft shuts down cloud service

Another Microsoft cloud service is going down. The Redmond software-giant announced today that it will retire Windows Live Mesh on Feb.… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 9:49 AM

Here’s what employees love and hate about working at Amazon, Microsoft

Whether you’re thinking about working at a big tech company or just are interested about the inner cultures of places… Read More

Dec 13, 2012, 9:47 AM

Tech Moves: Avanade bolsters exec team; HBO promotes Xbox pioneer; Yahoo board changes

Avanade, a 12-year-old joint venture formed by Microsoft and Accenture, has named Florin Rotar as the company’s first chief technology innovation… Read More

Dec 12, 2012, 4:17 PM

Ho, ho, Bing: NORAD Tracks Santa switching from Google to Microsoft

Looks like Google was being a little naughty this year. The NORAD Santa Tracker has followed Santa Claus on his annual journey… Read More

Dec 12, 2012, 11:06 AM

Geek of the Week: Microsoft creative director Jeff Faulkner

Jeff Faulkner is a Microsoft creative director who guides branding and user experiences for Microsoft’s entertainment division, with roots in… Read More